Learning Support Assistant - SEND support for children with complex needs Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Term time only. Contractual hours: 3 days – 19.5 hours working 08:30-15:30. Preferably, Monday, Wednesday and Friday Salary: Band C - £26,824 - £29,540 pro rata Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a two-form-entry primary school located in the village of Dickens Heath. Our school is a, ‘welcoming, nurturing and joyous place to be. It is a community school in name and nature,’ (OFSTED, 2022). Driven by our whole school vision of enabling every child to be the best version of themselves, we are a fully inclusive school where we prioritise both the personal and academic development of our pupils. The Governing Body are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable learning support assistant who has a passion for supporting individual children and their specific needs. You will join our highly talented, supportive and friendly team at Dickens Heath School to provide some individual and small group support across the school day including learning and lunchtimes. Candidates need to hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or be working towards one. We are looking for someone who is: An excellent practitioner with high expectations of all children Proven track record of working successfully with children with complex special educational needs in a mainstream school with experience in an additional resource base or special school desirable. Innovative and creative practitioners who can flex and adapt to meet the individual needs of children; able to act on initiative and deliver bespoke learning plans Willing to invest in families Able to work as part of a team Friendly, approachable and emotionally intelligent with good interpersonal and communication skills Organised and able to work independently. At Dickens Heath we can offer: A caring, friendly school community, with children who are enthusiastic, happy, well behaved and polite A rich educational offer that seeks to provide a vibrant curriculum; a commitment to individual growth and inclusion; access to a wealth of wider opportunities and experiences and drive for high standards of academic achievement Excellent facilities and a first-rate teaching environment A strong leadership team Outstanding collaboration and professional development opportunities throughout school from professionals who are experts in their field and across our substantial and powerful collaborative A commitment to investing into the wellbeing and professional development of each member of staff Candidates are welcome to visit our school in advance of submitting their application. We ask that you contact the school office to arrange this if you wish to. Closing Date: Monday 8 December 2025 at midday Interviews: Thursday 11th December 2025 Start date: As soon as possible following all clearance checks If you have not heard by 4:00pm on Monday 8 December 2025 then please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Application packs can be obtained by contacting the School Office on: 0121 733 8359 or email office@dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk Dickens Heath Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this position. Attached documents Job Description Person Specification Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form Notes of Guidance for Applicants